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IV. Warnings - Do's
Read and understand the owner's
manual Pay particular attention to all
sections regarding safety
I. Ahvays keep a firm grip on both
handles while the tines are mm,ing and/or
die engine is running BEAWARE!! The
tines may coast after throtde trigger is
released Make sure tines have come to a
complete stop and engine is off before
letting go of the tiller
2. Always maintain a firm footing and
good balance Do not overreach while
operating the tiller. Before you start to use
the liller check the work area for obstacles
that might cause you to lose your footing,
balance or control of the rrmchine
3, Thoroughly inspect the area where
equipment is to be used and remove all
objects, which can be thrmwtby the
machine
4 Al'_ays keep area clear of children,
pets, and bystanders
5. Always stay alert. \.Vatch what you
V. Warnings - Don'ts
Don't use tiller with one hand Keep
both hands on handles with Fingers and
thumbs encircling the handles, while tines
are moving, and engine is running
Don't overreach Keep a good footing at
all times
are doing and use common sense Do not
operate unit when fatigued
6. Always dress proper!>: Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelD; they might get
caught in moving parts. Use sturdy gloves
Gloves reduce the uansmission of vibration
to your hands Prolonged exposure to
vibration can cause numbness and other
ailments
7,_xaqtile working, al,vays wear
substantial footwear and long trousers. Do
not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals
8_ Always wear ear and cye protection
Eye protection must meet ANSI Z 87 I. !to
avoid hearing damage, we recommend
hearing protection be worn whenever using
the equipment
9. To reduce fire hazard, kcep the
engine, and petrol!gas storage area free of
vegetative material and excessive grease
10. Start the engine carefull); according
to d_e manufacturer's instructions and x_,ith
feet well away from tool(s)
I 1+Keep all nuts, bobs -<tlidst'tews tight
Don't run with the machine, walk
Don't work on excessivelysteep slopes
Don't attemptto cleartines while they,
are moving. Never try to remove jammed
materia! before s_vitchingthe engine off
and making sure the tines have stopped
completd):
m be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition
12, Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you
13. _'brk only in daylight or good
artificial light
I4_ Always be sure of your footing on
slopes
15. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes
i6, Mways keep a safe distance
between two or more people when
_.orking together
17 Always inspect your unit before
each use and ensure that all handles,
guards and fasteners are secure, operating,
and in place
18_Always maintain and examine your
filler with care. Follow maintenance
instructions gh,en in manual
19_ Always store tiller in a shehcred
area (a dragplace), not accessible to
children. The tiller as *veilas fuel shotdd
not be stored in a house
Don't allow children or incapable
people to operate this tiller
Don't operate while under
the influence or alcohol or drugs
Don't attempt to repair this tiller Have
repairs made by a qualified dealer or
repainnan_ See that only original MANTIS
parts are used
VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Do's
Always use fresh g,'tsotine in the fuel
mixture. Stale gm_oline can cause damage
Always store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this purpose.
Always pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt Then putl cord rapidly to
avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand
injun'_
Ahvays operate engine with spark
arrestor installed and operating properly
The use of spark arrestor mufflers is
required by law in the stare of California
(Section -b_2 of the California Public
Resources Code), as well as in other states
or municipalities Federal laws apply on
federal lands
Stop theengine whenever you leave the
machine
Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure
If the fuel tank needs to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
VII. Engine/Fuel "Warnings- Don'ts
Don't fuel, refuel or check fuel while
smoldng, or near an open flame or other
ignition source Stop engine and be sure it is
cool before refueling.
Don't leave the engine running while the
tiller is unattended. Stop engine before
putting the tiller down or while transporting
from one place to another
Don't refuel, start or ran this tiller
indoors or in an improperly ventilated area
Don't run engine when electrical sTstem
causes spark outside the cylinder During
periodical checks of the spark plug, keep
plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid
[_urning of evaporated fuel h'om wlinder
Don't check for spark with spark plug or
plug \*_reremoved. Use an approved tester.
Don't crank engine with spark plug
removed unless spark plug wire is
disconnected, SparM can ignite fumes
Dml_trun engine v,hen the odor ofgasoline
is present or other ex'ptosiveconditions _'dst
Don't operate the unit if gasoline is
spilled Clean up spill completely before
starting engine
Don't operate your tiller if daere is an
accumulation of debris around the muffler,
and cooling fins
Don't touch hot mufflers, cylinders
or cooling fins as contact may cattse
serious burns
Don't change the engine governor
setmagor over speed the engine..
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